Australian in the trenches describes war peril and duty
A wounded private writes from the front to his sister in Mingenew. He details close artillery duels, trench life, supply shortages, and fear as shells fall and guns hammer. He mentions casualties, his rifle work, dugouts, and the constant threat of Fritz. the letter ends with hopes for safer days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alis
Mingenew
Britain
Fritz
Southern Times
Bunbury Paper
Harry
Walt Tas
Tibet
Ida
Roberts
Drumimond
Bridgetown
Fitz Om
Tares
Harold Boxbie
Lomlou
Russia
England
Myzelf
Burns Philp and Co Geraldton and allied firms long list
A broad roster of firms including Burns Philp and Co Geraldton, wholesale grocers, produce dealers, and assorted agents such as insurance, customs, forwarding, steam navigation, and marine services. The text includes international connections with Lloyds London and Queensland Insurance, plus a literary passage discussing Russian soldiers and faith amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani Sorrit
Ghipp'm
Oassh
Sandalwood Ae Pe
Geraldton Goods Sheds and a Curious Bookseller Tale
A bookseller recounts a humorous clash with a nearly illiterate client who speaks of owning many books yet finds a library empty in a Kensington house he bought. The tale pivots on wishes for handsome volumes and odd binding jokes as a social vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Russia
Wilf
London
World centenarians by country and longevity rankings
The passage lists centenarian prevalence by nation, noting Serbia and Norway with relatively higher shares and comparing England, Scotland, Wales, France, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. It cites approximate ratios like one centenarian per tens of thousands and highlights country differences in longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Odeman ix
Norway
England
Scotland
Wales
France
Sweden
Germany
Switzerland
Trombone Joke Sparks Newsroom Gaffe After Concert Fall
A humorous exchange notes a professor tripping after attending a symphony, mistaking a tornrot bone as part of his trombone. The tale, told in playful fashion, reflects a lighthearted misread in the newspaper report.
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Gridel
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Henry Wilis & Co
Geraldton
James Bell & C C
Wheat Merchants
ELDER
Shenton & C C0., Ltd
Union Assurance Society, Ltd
Bb. Fuller & Co
Samper Gonds
Peioes Gove
Ama
Times
P. L. Mouritz
Ters
Crooks & I Brooker, En Ue
Ironmongers
Pees Ee Ged
Ees Ee
Lone
SCRE
Os SD Se
Australis
AES
Glasgow
Baldo
National
C. Stokes & Co., Saddle, Sas Wed
Coolar
Holzman Bros. and
FREE
Edward Pepe
Dumas
Gmtivros
Commonwealth Hotel
Maninscreeage
Michael Quain
Fuaie
Bandstose
Cream & CO
Aloton
Elzanoh Stremr
Orseye An
Seat
Weel Geom Af
Mussian Oldlers
Ulish
Massey-Harris Reaper
Chat Hunter
Teniuilews
Massey-Harris
Ussley
Bogle Bros
LIL
Melbourne
Mesgageries
Maritemes
P.O. Steam Navigation OF Ltd
Lloyds, London
Queensland Insurance CO
Fics Farina, Aoaiimat
Liva
Australian Mutual
ERO Areeswrement
Tor
Ham Ant
Berlin
Protexor Pare
Patriotic Fund
Prussia
Centenarians
J.saggers & Co
Betel and
Heraldtom and
Beier Saris
Gulches
St Ree
The
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